2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC has 0 complaints and 17 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system components, braking system malfunctions, and HVAC equipment failures based on recall data.
There are 17 recalls addressing various systems including electrical wiring, parking brakes, driveline components, exterior lighting, HVAC units, and cooling system parts. These recalls involve potential fire risks, brake malfunctions, and visibility impairments among other safety concerns.
Recalls- Alternator power cable. Recall 24V203000 affects 608 vehicles due to a loosely tightened alternator power cable nut that can cause electrical arcing and fire risk. The fix involves inspection and tightening of the cable nut free of charge.
- Parking brake valve. Recall 24V518000 involves 900 vehicles where an air leak may cause unintentional parking brake engagement without brake light activation, increasing crash risk. The remedy includes inspecting and tightening brake air line connections.
- Auxiliary heater module. Recall 24V657000 covers 208 vehicles with possible contamination in the electronic controller causing electrical shorts or heater failure, affecting defrosting and raising fire risk. Nova Bus will service the auxiliary heater air intake to prevent these issues.
- HVAC unit brackets. Recall 23V763000 affects 339 vehicles where failing brackets could detach the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit, creating road hazards. Brackets will be inspected and additional supports installed if needed.
- Transmission yoke bolts. Recall 23V482000 involves 414 vehicles with risks of driveshaft separation from loose bolts, causing sudden loss of power and increased crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts as needed.
- Fuse holder wiring. Recall 23V607000 affects 1189 vehicles due to a short circuit risk from the 24-volt power cable and grounded fuse holder mounting, increasing fire hazard. Remedy includes cleaning and inspecting the fuse holder and cable lugs.
- Momentary text message board. Recall 22V323000 impacts 307 vehicles where the board duplicates stop and turn signals contrary to safety standards, potentially causing driver confusion. The message board and related equipment will be removed.
- Radiator fan fuse holder. Recall 22V416000 applies to 273 vehicles with corroded fuse holders that may short circuit and create fire risk. Remedy consists of providing parts and service instructions to replace the fuse holder.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to these safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with lemon law claims is advised for affected parties.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
4238
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
208 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
900 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
Risk: A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
608 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
339 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
Risk: An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
1189 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
414 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
273 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2022 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
307 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.